(1) A prosecution for a capital felony, a life felony, or a felony that resulted in a death may be commenced at any time. If the death penalty is held to be unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court or the United States Supreme Court, all crimes designated as capital felonies shall be considered life felonies for the purposes of this section, and prosecution for such crimes may be commenced at any time.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, prosecutions for other offenses are subject to the following periods of limitation:

(a) A prosecution for a felony of the first degree must be commenced within 4 years after it is committed.

(b) A prosecution for any other felony must be commenced within 3 years after it is committed.

(c) A prosecution for a misdemeanor of the first degree must be commenced within 2 years after it is committed.

(d) A prosecution for a misdemeanor of the second degree or a noncriminal violation must be commenced within 1 year after it is committed.

What if u have had an active warrant for grand theft in the state of Florida? It originates from 2008. I bonded out,on the charge went to court several times & missed a court date., will the statute of limitations expire,on,this,charge?

What if u have had an active warrant for grand theft in the state of florida? It originates from 2008. I bonded out,on the charge went to court several times & missed a court date.,,will the statute of limitations expire,on,this,charge?

No. It won't expire.

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